Name: "Pinecones" Mid-Century Still-life by David Segel
Brand: David Segel
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"Pinecones" Mid-Century Still-life by David Segel

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A good still life composition aims to craft a captivating story around elements. Proper placement and lighting allow the viewer to appreciate its creation. David Segel constructs his watercolor on a rigorous balance. The space is divided into two distinct planes: a clear, neutral surface and a bluish upper band, evoking a distance. Forms emerge in precise touches: a broken branch, a slanted grass stalk, two pine cones, a pair of acorns, and a few scattered fragments. The sharp shadows indicate a raking light, emphasizing the materiality of each component. The textures are differentiated: the dryness of the wood, the lightness of the plant, and the geometric arrangement of the scales. Watercolor imposes its logic: water dilutes without erasing, hollows out volumes without rigidity. The hues, in subtle correspondence, blend beige, brown, and khaki, evoking the organic softness of the earth. Still life is not as simple as an assemblage of objects. It captures a state, a tension, a relationship between forms and emptiness. It questions correlation, the discreet presence of nature, and their anchoring in time. The centerpiece, the pine cone, carries within it an ancient symbolism: life cycle, growth, consciousness. Its spiral structure evokes the hidden order of life, an underlying harmony that Segel, through this measured composition, seems to want to reveal. Segel does not comment; he exposes. In the details, beauty resides, and the object becomes a symbol. David Segel (1921-2005) was a globally acclaimed and esteemed artist whose legacy continues to inspire. After completing his studies at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh and the Art Institute of Chicago, Segel ventured to Paris, where he worked and taught, laying the foundation for a remarkable career. His artistic journey took him from the galleries of Paris, France, to the art scene of Los Angeles, California, with notable exhibitions at esteemed venues such as the Whitney Museum in New York City. Segel's artistic prowess spanned various mediums, including oils, bronze, and wood sculptures. His mastery over these varied forms of expression captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a devoted following among art enthusiasts. Throughout his career, Segel's works found their way into the collections of numerous art lovers, including iconic figures such as Stevie Nicks and Barbra Streisand.

Creator:
David Segel (1921-2005, American)
Creation Year:
1970s
Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Medium:
Watercolor
Movement & Style:
Post-War
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Pasadena, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU654315949182

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